Agenda item

Report of the Interim Head of Planning and Economic Development recommending that conditional approval be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

The Panel considered the report of the Head of Planning and Economic Development recommending that conditional planning permission be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

Change of use of open space and verge to 9 parking spaces facilitated by Grassblock paving (departure from local plan)

Alex Barham and Malcolm Cooper (agents) and Councillors Spicer and Guest (Ward Councillors) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.  In addition the Panel noted the statement from Mrs Luke that was circulated and posted online detailing her objections and the apologies of Councillor McEwing who confirm her support for the application.

The presenting officer updated the Panel and confirmed that the SCC Flood Officer had removed their holding objection following the submission of additional information and that Condition 9 would need amending to detail the approved plans, as set out below.  In addition it was noted that minor changes to the wording of a number of conditions were required, as set out below.

The Panel then considered the recommendation to grant conditional planning permission. Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried.

RECORDED VOTE to grant planning permission

FOR:  Councillors L Harris, Prior, Coombs , Magee and

Vaughan

AGAINST:  Councillors  Savage and Windle

RESOLVED that planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out within the report and any additional or amended conditions set out below:

Amended Conditions

2.  Approved Plans (Performance)

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans listed in the schedule attached below.

REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

3.  Materials as specified and to match (Performance Condition)

The materials and finishes to be used for the grassblock, hardstanding, landscape bund and drainage goods in the construction of the development hereby permitted, shall be as specified on the approved plans. Where there are no materials specified on the approved plans, the materials shall match in all respects the type, size, colour, texture, form, composition, manufacture and finish of those in the existing street scene.

REASON: To enable the Local Planning Authority to control the development in detail in the interest of the visual amenities of the locality and to endeavour to achieve a building of high visual quality and satisfactory visual relationship of the new development to the existing.

4.  No lighting (Performance condition)

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) or any Order amending, revoking or re-enacting that Order, at no time shall lighting of any type be added without separate planning permission or the relevant licenses ahead of undertaking a permitted development change. No lighting infrastructure shall be added as part of this scheme.

REASON: In order that the Local Planning Authority may exercise further control in this locality given the specific circumstances of the application site and in the interests of the comprehensive development with regard to the amenities of the surrounding area.

5.  Hours of work for Demolition / Clearance / Construction (Performance)

All works relating to the demolition, clearance and construction of the development hereby granted shall only take place between the hours of:

Monday to Friday  08:00 to 18:00 hours

Saturdays  09:00 to 13:00 hours

And at no time on Sundays and recognised public holidays.

Any works outside the permitted hours shall be confined to general preparations.

REASON: To protect the amenities of the occupiers of existing nearby residential properties.

9. Surface Water Drainage

The surface drainage details, grasscrete and sub-base shown on approved drawing 21/AH/M/002/700/01 REV B, received 02/03/2022, shall be installed in accordance with the agreed details and thereafter maintained for the lifetime of the development. 

REASON: To ensure satisfactory drainage provision for the area.